A book with great images and a quiet, comfortable place shape how reading in families is done SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: The overall benefit of shared book reading is lower than previously thought, but still remains a key activity for advancing children’s literacy.
Poor reading skills in Nordic countries link to poor health Many residents of the Nordic countries cannot read and comprehend texts relating to their health.
Using keyboards before pencils Swedish first-grade children in a pilot project are starting to read, learn and network socially. They’re doing this - successfully - by writing on PCs and discussing their texts with peers and teachers.
Paper beats computer screens People comprehend what they're reading on a sheet of paper far better than when they read those same words on a computer screen.